We went with a group of 28 friends who all went to the same piano bar in Maryland for a reunion with out favorite entertainer. So we didn't pick the ship or the location. I've cruised 3 times before but on much smaller ships. The staff of the Solstice were all very well spoken and well groomed. And, they all seemed to have a sense of humor! The cruise director, was so accommodating to our group. Also enjoyed his on-ship TV show with the Activity Directory. That is actually very funny and lets you know what's going on in the ship that day like the "Egg Drop Challenge" which is a great group activity.

Our cabin steward was very quick/thorough at cleaning our room. Loved the afternoon canapés, and towel animals. We ate in "Blu" for breakfast and dinner every day. The staff there including Fernando, the Maitre D', were very attentive. The food always good-to-great. Loved the off-menu availability of steaks/potatoes/caeser salad if you weren't in the mood for a featured entrée. Lunch at the buffet was typical, but the breads cheese selections were amazing. We always took lunch outside, it was so warm that week. The hotdogs and fries by the pool are epic! Glass blowers were very skilled and entertaining. I ended up booking our big shore excursions my self through the vendors, not Celebrity. They were marked as "sold out" three months prior to sailing. Sled Dogs on Herbert Glacier with Coastal Helicopters was one of the highlights of my life. I had no idea it be so fun.